Leil Selichot 6653 / סליחות 10413

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10413 occurs after nightfall on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 6650 20 Elul 10410
Leil Selichot 6651 23 Elul 10411
Leil Selichot 6652 23 Elul 10412
Leil Selichot 6653 25 Elul 10413
Leil Selichot 6654 21 Elul 10414
Leil Selichot 6655 23 Elul 10415
Leil Selichot 6656 25 Elul 10416
Leil Selichot 6657 21 Elul 10417

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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